Match pack holder



E. R. BucHlGNANl 2,348,600

'MATCH PACK HOLDER Filed Sept. 22, 1942 Patented May 9, 1944 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE MATCH PACK HOLDER Edward R. Buchignani, Memphis, Tenn.

Application September 22, 1942, Serial No. 459,312

(Cl. 20G-34) 4 Claims.

This invention relates to a holder for a match pack, and it is primarily an object of the invention to provide a holder of this kind constructed and assembled in a manner to assure a speedy and eiiective lighting of a match when withdrawn from the holder, and wherein the holder is of a character to permit the same to be readily reloaded.

The invention consists in the details of construction and in the combination and arrange ment of the several parts of my improved match pack holder whereby certain important advantages are attained, as will be hereinafter more fully set forth.

In order that my invention may be better understood, I will now proceed to describe the same with reference to the accompanying drawing, wherein- Figure l is a view in perspective of a match pack holder constructed in accordance with an embodiment of my invention, a portion of the applied pack being partially severed;

Figure 2 is a sectional view taken substantiab ly on the line 2--2 of Figure l;

Figure 3 is a view in perspective of one of the members of the holder unapplied, and illustrating matches mounted thereon;

Figure 4 is a View in perspective oi the second member of the holder as herein comprised unapplied, and also showing in section a portion of an applied match pack back;

Figure 5 is a transverse sectional view taken through a match pack holder constructed in accordance with another embodiment of my invention; and

Figure 6 is a View in perspective of one of the members of the holder as illustrated in Figure 5.

In the embodiment of the invention illustrated in Figures l to 4 inclusive, the match holder comprises two members A and B. each being preferably made from sheet metal of requisite gauge and between which the matches I of a conventional match back are adapted to be substantially housed and in a manner whereby the matches may be individually or separately withdrawn and during which withdrawal the head 2 of the match is ignited.

The member A comprises a rectangular and substantially iiat plate 3 of required and which has its side marginal portions donned by the substantially perpendicularly related flanges l extending from one end of the plate to the other, with said iianges gradually increasing in Width or height from the front or forward end of the plate 3 to substantially the rear end of the plate. The forward portion ol the plate 3 has pressed outwardly therefrom the transversely disposed strengthening ribs 5. The member B comprises a plate which is adapted to snugly over-l lie the plate 3 between the flanges t and the rear end of the plate S is provided with a returned iiange l between which the rear portion the plate 3 of the member A is received when the members A and B of the holder are in assembly. The rear portion of the plate t, and immediately ad jacent to the inner marginal portion of the liange l, is outwardly orfset, as at 3, to provide a pocket 9 to readily accommodate the heads 2 of the matches i arranged between the assembled members A and B.

The holder as herein disclosed is particularly adapted for use in connection with the Wellknown type of match pack wherein a block of matches is stapled between a folder cover and wherein an end portion of such a cover, as Hl in Figure 4, is provided thereacross with a lamination l l which constitutes an igniting element for a match head 2 as a match l is pulled out from between the applied members A and B.

As is well-known, the conventional `patch paci; comprises two slabs of matches interposed between a suitable cover. In connection with the invention as herein embodied the usual holding staple of the match pack or book is removed and the cover lll is superimposed upon the plate 3 of the member A between the flanges l thereo with the striking lamination or surface i i above the outermost rib 5. The portion of the cover le extending beyond the rear edge of the plate 3 is then folded over the rear portion oi the plate 3, as at l2, and any surplus part of this returned portion l2 is preferably torn oi, and which tear-V ing can be readily effected after the members A and B have been assembled and the outer free edge of the iiange 'l used as the severing medium.

Alter the cover lil has been applied a slab of matches is placed on the previously applied cover I0 with the heads 2 of the matches being at the rear portion of the plate 3 and so positioned as to be readily received within the pocket 9 of the applied member B. After this slab of matches has been applied the member B is applied with the solid tail portion M of the slab positioned exteriorly of the assembled holder and with the end portions of the matches l immediately adjacent to said tail part being disposed beyond the forward end of the holder. rI "his tail part I4 is then cut or torn off, as indicated in Figure l, whereby the matches l are entirely free one of the other so that said matches may be separately withdrawn as desired. Each of the matches I is preferably withdrawn by giving the same a slight quick jerk so that as the head 2 of the match passes out over the igniting surface II on the cover I0, said head 2 will be ignited. When the applied slab of matches has been used the holder can be readily reloaded without the necessity, generally, of substituting a. new cover IEI, although in practice it has, been found best to use a single cover lil with only the two slabs comprised in the match pack or book of which the cover was a part. When a new book of matches is used it is preferred that the previously used cover I be discarded and the cover of the new book or pack be employed.

It is to be pointed out that the members A and B, particularly the member A, possesses sufficient inherent resiliency or flexibility to allow the user to impose such strain upon the plates 3 and 6, and more especially the plate G, to give the required tension at the front or open end of the holder to sufficiently press the head 2 of a match I against the striking surface or lamination II.

It is also believed to be obvious that when the members A and B are in assembly with the cover I0 'in place the said members A and B will be effectively maintained in assembled relation by the clamping action of the ange.

In the embodiment of the invention as illustrated in Figures 5 and 6 the members C and D may also be made of sheet metal, with the member D of substantially the same construction as the member B comprised in the rst embodiment of the invention. The member C is also somewhat similar to the member A of the first form of the invention, and wherein the plate I 5 thereof is provided with the perpendicularly related flanges I6 extending along the side margins thereof and between which flanges is received the plate I'I of the member D when the members C and D are assembled. The rear portion of the plate I1 is provided with a reverted ange I8 whereby the rear portion of the plate I'I substantially tightly straddles the rear portion of the plate I5 of the member C. The outer face of the plate I5 has secured thereto a housing I9 herein disclosed as having its front end 2E) open. This housing I9 serves as a storing place for a second slab of matches or an additional match pack or book to be later used. In this second embodiment of my invention it is not necessary that the cover of the match pack or book be employed as the forward portion of the plate I5 has applied directly thereon the required striking or igniting surface 2|.

From the foregoing description it is thought to be obvious that a match pack holder constructed in accordance with my invention is particularly well adapted for use by reason of the convenience and facility with which it may be assembled and operated.

I claim:

1. A holder for matches comprising two com- CFI pletely separable members to be superimposed one upon the other, side iianges carried by one of the members between which is received the second member, one of said members being provided With a returned flange for receiving an end portion of the other member, said members being adapted to have matches interposed therebetween with the heads of the matches adjacent the ange joined ends of the members, and one of said members being provided with a transverse channel forming a pocket to receive the heads of the matches between the members.

2. A holder for matches comprising two completely separable members to be superimposed one upon the other, side flanges carried by one of the members between which is received the second member, one of said members being provided with a returned ange for receiving an end portion of the other member, said members being adapted to have matches interposed therebetween with the heads of the matches adjacent the flange joined ends of the members, and one of said members being provided with a transverse channel forming a pocket to receive the heads of the matches between the members, the member provided with the pocket also having the returned flange.

3. A match holder comprising two plate members adapted to be placed in superimposed relation, one of said members having a returned flange across one end into which an end edge of the other plate is positioned, the said end edge being secured by friction in the flange whereby the two plates are held together, and one of said plates being formed adjacent the frictionally joined edges with a transverse channel forming a pocket opening towards the adjacent plate, the said pocket receiving the heads of matches disposed between the plates and having their butt ends extending beyond the end edges of the plates remote from the frictionally joined edges.

4. A match packet comprising two plate members adapted to be placed in superimposed relation, one of said members having a returned iiange across one end into which an end edge of the other plate positions, a match book back disposed between the plates and having a portion of one end folded over the said end edge of the said other plate, the folded over portion of the match book back together with the end edge of the said other plate member having tight frictional engagement in the said flange whereby the two plates are held together, the said match book back carrying friction material upon one face upon which matches may be struck, one of said plates being formed adjacent the frictionally joined edges of the plates with a transverse channel forming a pocket opening toward the adjacent plate, the said pocket being formed to receive the heads of matches disposed between the plates, and the said friction material being disposed upon the side of the match book back nearest the matches and being covered by the pocketed plate.

EDWARD R. BUCHIGNANI. y 

